Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced a fresh approach to working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after a high-stakes meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin. Speaking exclusively to CGTN, Araghchi emphasized Tehran’s commitment to ‘cooperation in a new way’ following the suspension of collaboration due to alleged U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
🔍 The move signals a potential thaw in tensions, with Iran seeking to balance safeguarding its interests and addressing global concerns. Araghchi’s remarks come as the SCO—a bloc including the Chinese mainland, Russia, and Central Asian nations—gains momentum as a platform for Eurasian diplomacy.
💡 Why it matters: With talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal stalled, Iran’s pivot to ‘new ways’ of IAEA engagement could reshape regional security dynamics. Analysts say this could open doors for tech-driven monitoring solutions or third-party mediation.
🌍 For young globetrotters and policy watchers: Keep an eye on how this plays out at September’s UN General Assembly. Will this SCO-backed strategy ease sanctions or spark new debates? Stay tuned!
